To gather undeniable evidence of our changing planet, Balog and his team conducted the most wide-ranging, ground-based photographic study of glaciers ever. Braving treacherous conditions—crevasses, rockslides, avalanches, temperatures down to -40 degrees Fahrenheit and frigid river crossings, they captured stunning footage of the melting glaciers, which was highlighted in the award-winning documentary Chasing Ice.

The lecture, which is free and open to the public, is part of a three-day residency during which Balog will visit classes, student leaders, faculty and co-curricular programs at Dickinson.